This is an advanced ceramics course. Students must have completed ART-175 through credit or Ceramics III through continuing education before registering. Instruction and guidance is provided for students to refine their developed skills, broaden their knowledge of ceramic art, and further their experience in ceramic studio operations. Assignments are organized for students to produce self-directed work within guidelines set by the instructor. Expectations of a student's independent work ethic is of a high caliber. Once passed, this course may be repeated one time. This course is interconnected with a Kirkwood Community College credit course. To successfully complete this course, you must pass all required components as this class qualifies as a pathway into a Kirkwood credit program.